AnswersRMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif Answers

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Which details are important to consider when analyzing nuance in a text? Select two options.

A
number of characters
B
connotation
C
tone
D
motifs
E
length of the passage
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A repetitive image or idea in a text is a

A
mood
B
motif.
C
conflict.
D
theme.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign Two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers’ hands; Who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, And in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites Fly o’er our heads and downward look on us, As we were sickly prey. Their shadows seem A canopy most fatal, under which Our army lies ready to give up the ghost.

A
letters that suggest that the army is advancing and will be victorious
B
blood that appears because the birds are feeding off of dead bodies
C
flattery that consumes most characters in the play
D
an omen that predicts misfortune for Cassius’s army
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Which is a motif in a work of literature?

A
the continued use of figurative language
B
concrete events or symbols that reoccur
C
the repetition of vowel sounds in a monologue.
D
the repetition of a word in a character’s speech.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs.

A
regretful wishing he had been a better leader
B
discouraged knowing that they will lose to Brutus and Cassius
C
scornful suggesting Brutus and Cassius are traitors and cowards
D
sad when rembering the daily struggles the Roman citizens must endure
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.ANTONY. Villains, you did not so, when your vile daggersHacked one another in the sides of Caesar:You showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds,And bowed like bondmen, kissing Caesar’s feet,Whilst damnèd Casca, like a cur, behind,Struck Caesar on the neck. O you flatterers!

A
the power of the use of flattery and kindness to confuse the play’s characters.
B
that Antony viewed the men who killed Caesar as vicious and despicable.
C
the frailty of Caesar before he was attacked.
D
the weakness of the weapons used to kill Caesar.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat, The proof of it will turn to redder drops. Look, I draw a sword against conspirators. When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar’s three and thirty wounds Be well avenged, or till another Caesar Have added slaughter to the sword of traitors.

A
It suggests that others have already killed many who had a hand in Caesar’s death.
B
It describes the number of wounds that Caesar suffered.
C
It emphasizes the savagery of the assassins’ actions toward Caesar.
D
It suggests that the play was filled with many brutal deaths including those caused from swords.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Why, now, blow wind, swell billow, and swim bark! The storm is up, and all is on the hazard.

A
an omen predicting eventual peace
B
an omen predicting a happy reunion
C
an omen suggesting that Cassius will be victorious
D
an omen suggesting a tragic end to the battle
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Even by the rule of that philosophy By which I did blame Cato for the death Which he did give himself—I know not how, But I do find it cowardly and vile For fear of what might fall so to prevent The time of life—arming myself with patience To stay the providence of some high powers That govern us below.

A
Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to plan his retreat.
B
Arming reminds readers of the swords used by the conspirators during Caesar’s murder.
C
Arming reveals Brutus’s growing sense of confidence in Cassius’ ability to lead Rome.
D
Arming suggests that as a warrior prepares for battle, Brutus has prepared himself for whatever happens with strength.

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